The median annual wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $68,250 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $70,200.
Pay spans roughly $39,360 at the 10th percentile to $91,260 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $32.81 per hour. An estimated 170 people work as aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $68,250 |
| Mean (annual) | $70,200 |
| Median (hourly) | $32.81 |
| 10th percentile | $39,360 |
| 90th percentile | $91,260 |
| Employment | 170 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.